BrokenFiction
Member
P4G is on my list, which is growing at a ridiculous pace.
Played a little of TWD - incredibly fun, but I'm still getting used to the twin sticks. I'll try thee touch screen next to see if that goes better.
Vita PSN Game & Service Thread | September 2013 | Token Indie Thread
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P4G is on my list, which is growing at a ridiculous pace.
Played a little of TWD - incredibly fun, but I'm still getting used to the twin sticks. I'll try thee touch screen next to see if that goes better.
VaughnDescen
Member
Guys! GUYS! I got to early December in P4G. These feels I'm feeling, I'm not quite sure how to feel them!
I think I've gotten to the point where I only play for like 20 minutes at a time because i'm afraid of it ending abruptly. Haha.
On another note, has anyone played Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD on the Vita? I liked it a lot on the original Xbox and wondered how the portable version holds up.
I played it on PS3, and it was excellent. From everything I've heard, the Vita version is pretty much the PS3 version, just with a little less texture detail and a lower framerate. It's recommended around here frequently, and, for $15, I really don't think you can go wrong.
It's great. Looks really good, and runs fairly good (though at 30 FPS). Graphics are greatly improved from the original release (though they don't look quite as good as in the PS3 version- not too noticeable though).
VaughnDescen
Member
Yeah, the $15 isn't bad at all. I was just wondering if anyone had any good or bad experiences with this version. Thanks! I actually have too many games to play on Vita at the moment. Have to finish Uncharted, Gravity Rush, Rayman, P4G and I have Killzone this week. It's nightmare time managment....I don't have any time in the first place.
Hullo To U
Banned
So I've been looking for rymdkapsel for a few weeks after I heard about its release on IOS. Turns out it's hidden away in the 'PlayStation Mobile' section of the store... whoops.
Are there any other hidden gems like this?
I also pre-ordered Dragons Crown! Oct 17 can't come soon enough!
Are there any other hidden gems like this?
I also pre-ordered Dragons Crown! Oct 17 can't come soon enough!
So I've been looking for rymdkapsel for a few weeks after I heard about its release on IOS. Turns out it's hidden away in the 'PlayStation Mobile' section of the store... whoops.
Are there any other hidden gems like this?
I also pre-ordered Dragons Crown! Oct 17 can't come soon enough!
Cyrus lambda is pretty good . Also a psm game.
My bad
So it's a good shmup to play on-the-go? I have that itch!
Flying Hamster HD too heh
So I've been looking for rymdkapsel for a few weeks after I heard about its release on IOS. Turns out it's hidden away in the 'PlayStation Mobile' section of the store... whoops.
Are there any other hidden gems like this?
I also pre-ordered Dragons Crown! Oct 17 can't come soon enough!
Super Crate Box is a fun arcady Playstation Mobile game. Where is my Heart? Is a nice indie platformer and a Playstation Minis title.
Hullo To U
Banned
Thanks Guys! They all look pretty bloody good... ugh only 100mb left on the ol' 32gb
BrokenFiction
Member
Is there a management screen that gives a straight up and down list of what you've downloaded to your card? I tried to find one, but was unsuccessful. Basically I want an easy way to see what's installed on my Vita with storage used.
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
Isn't this basically your download list from PSN...?
corrosivefrost
Member
Eye candy!
BrokenFiction
Member
I'm still getting used to the UI. Is that list aware of the total capacity that your card is capable of?
corrosivefrost
Member
Fuck no. ROFL
It's not sortable either.
Just wait... I have a PS3 AND Vita, so two platforms in one list. Then add in over 2+ years of PS+ freebies and everything else I've ever bought including demos and the like since October of 2007.
Yeah... it's a nightmare. Learn to love the web store. It's the best you'll get for now.
Go into Settings->System->System Information you can see total capacity of your card and the amount used.
Edit: Also if you hold down on a bubble until the ellipses appear, tap the ellipses and choose information and it will tell you how much space that particular game is using.
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
Also, I am interested in seeing what games you folks have in your Vita collection, and your opinion of them:
My games, with my opinion on them:
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Full games downloads:
DJ MAX Technika Tune = a good game, but can use a more refined control setup.
DOA 5 Plus = a very competent fighting game, marred by ridiculous DLC scheme/pricing and also... it being incompatible with the Ultimate version sucks. Online is virtually dead, and also that ad-hoc trophy -___-
Dragon's Crown = beautiful game, addicting too, although can be repetitive
Muramasa Rebirth = the same as above, although this one is even more repetitive-prone.
NFS Most Wanted = great sense of speed all around, although the lack of story structure whatsoever brings it down a peg. I missed the sense of progression even a barebone/whacky storyline can provide, like the original Most Wanted.
Rayman Origins = haven't played this much, but it's certainly beautiful-looking.
Soul Sacrifice = also haven't played this much, but I like what I have seen. Definitely the game with the most somber atmosphere in the Vita library, I think, and it can be exhausting.
The Walking Dead = smoother than the console version, though in all honesty in my opinion this is more of an interactive visual novel than a "proper" game. A grand adventure, since as typical for games such as this, replayability is kind of poor.
Touch My Katamari = typical Katamari gameplay: short and quick to end too, and the way they handle DLC is... annoying.
WipEout 2048 = absolutely beautiful game. One of the best looking game in Vita, if not strictly the best. The sense of speed is also great. A great game to show-off your Vita to friends and other people.
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Full games cart:
Gravity Rush = an adorable and very likable lead, unique world/setting, all unfortunately trapped inside a rather mediocre game all-around. Forced touch controls like sliding are stupid and brings this game down even further.
Persona 4 Golden = has reputation in the minds of many as the best game in Vita, and it deserves it. The amount of time the game requires before it handles you control is maddening though, especially on replays.
AC III Liberation = doesn't fully utilize its gimmick (costume stuff) and Vita can't handle everything the developer of this game throws at it, resulting in annoying stuff like framerate problems.
Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice = haven't played it much yet, though the fact that it doesn't take advantage of the Vita power just like the PS3 version doesn't take advantage of PS3's power is really unfortunate.
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PSN games:
Thomas Was Alone = ahhh.... a unique experience to be sure, although perhaps of all the things I regret buying in Vita this might be the strongest contender.
Mutant Blobs Attack = a nice game with personality and style. Can be funny at times, and mechanically sound too.
Super Stardust Attack = a nice-looking twin-stick shooter, and perfect to be played at short bursts. At times what happening in the screen can be really overwhelming, but boy do those sparkling colors beautiful or what!
ZEN Pinball 2 = a great looking pinball game, that's for sure. A *definitive* improvement over the 3DS version (goddamn it why did I buy that one, *sigh*) A nice game to play if you have any interest in Pinball.
Guacamelee! = haven't played it much to form a solid opinion over it.
Hotline Miami = a great twitch-based game, though it can be repetitive and at times, infuriating as well(
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PS1 games:
Breath of Fire 4 = One of the best games in PS1 in my opinion. Awesome old-school RPG with probably one of the best antagonists in JRPG.
Harvest Moon: Back to Nature = Still reigning king as one of the best Harvest Moon games in the series. Dangerously addictive, it has a charm that is still strong even with just PS1-level graphics. I adore this game so much <3
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Free PS+ stuff:
Uncharted: Golden Abyss = haven't played it much to give a solid opinion, but the graphics are *really* pretty. Although the gameplay seems by-the-number and I can already foresee the annoyance of motion-controls being forced upon me in my future playthrough.
Machinarium = haven't touched this at all.
Pinball Arcade = uhhhh... the makers claim this as "the most authentic pinball games ever" but even if it's authentic, I don't know if it's actually more fun to play compared to Zen Pinball 2 (I don't think so). Less flashy though, that's for sure.
Knytt Underground = only played it for about 15 minutes, jumping and running all around with no direction at all. Quickly bored and haven't touched it again yet.
Dokuro = haven't touched this at all.
Metal Slug XX = well, it's a Metal Slug game, so it's a fun side-scrolling shooting mayhem. The graphics are kind of underwhelming though, even for a PSP game, but it's a fun game nonetheless.
Gods Eater Burst = kickass opening aside, and a good story, this game can be highly repetitive in that basically you'll be doing the same thing over and over and over again. The music in general is a disappointment too, not what I am expecting at all from Go Shiina after Tales of Legendia :\
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*phew*
That's a fun thing to type, hahaha.
My games, with my opinion on them:
-----------------
Full games downloads:
DJ MAX Technika Tune = a good game, but can use a more refined control setup.
DOA 5 Plus = a very competent fighting game, marred by ridiculous DLC scheme/pricing and also... it being incompatible with the Ultimate version sucks. Online is virtually dead, and also that ad-hoc trophy -___-
Dragon's Crown = beautiful game, addicting too, although can be repetitive
Muramasa Rebirth = the same as above, although this one is even more repetitive-prone.
NFS Most Wanted = great sense of speed all around, although the lack of story structure whatsoever brings it down a peg. I missed the sense of progression even a barebone/whacky storyline can provide, like the original Most Wanted.
Rayman Origins = haven't played this much, but it's certainly beautiful-looking.
Soul Sacrifice = also haven't played this much, but I like what I have seen. Definitely the game with the most somber atmosphere in the Vita library, I think, and it can be exhausting.
The Walking Dead = smoother than the console version, though in all honesty in my opinion this is more of an interactive visual novel than a "proper" game. A grand adventure, since as typical for games such as this, replayability is kind of poor.
Touch My Katamari = typical Katamari gameplay: short and quick to end too, and the way they handle DLC is... annoying.
WipEout 2048 = absolutely beautiful game. One of the best looking game in Vita, if not strictly the best. The sense of speed is also great. A great game to show-off your Vita to friends and other people.
-----------------
Full games cart:
Gravity Rush = an adorable and very likable lead, unique world/setting, all unfortunately trapped inside a rather mediocre game all-around. Forced touch controls like sliding are stupid and brings this game down even further.
Persona 4 Golden = has reputation in the minds of many as the best game in Vita, and it deserves it. The amount of time the game requires before it handles you control is maddening though, especially on replays.
AC III Liberation = doesn't fully utilize its gimmick (costume stuff) and Vita can't handle everything the developer of this game throws at it, resulting in annoying stuff like framerate problems.
Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice = haven't played it much yet, though the fact that it doesn't take advantage of the Vita power just like the PS3 version doesn't take advantage of PS3's power is really unfortunate.
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PSN games:
Thomas Was Alone = ahhh.... a unique experience to be sure, although perhaps of all the things I regret buying in Vita this might be the strongest contender.
Mutant Blobs Attack = a nice game with personality and style. Can be funny at times, and mechanically sound too.
Super Stardust Attack = a nice-looking twin-stick shooter, and perfect to be played at short bursts. At times what happening in the screen can be really overwhelming, but boy do those sparkling colors beautiful or what!
ZEN Pinball 2 = a great looking pinball game, that's for sure. A *definitive* improvement over the 3DS version (goddamn it why did I buy that one, *sigh*) A nice game to play if you have any interest in Pinball.
Guacamelee! = haven't played it much to form a solid opinion over it.
Hotline Miami = a great twitch-based game, though it can be repetitive and at times, infuriating as well
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PS1 games:
Breath of Fire 4 = One of the best games in PS1 in my opinion. Awesome old-school RPG with probably one of the best antagonists in JRPG.
Harvest Moon: Back to Nature = Still reigning king as one of the best Harvest Moon games in the series. Dangerously addictive, it has a charm that is still strong even with just PS1-level graphics. I adore this game so much <3
-----------------
Free PS+ stuff:
Uncharted: Golden Abyss = haven't played it much to give a solid opinion, but the graphics are *really* pretty. Although the gameplay seems by-the-number and I can already foresee the annoyance of motion-controls being forced upon me in my future playthrough.
Machinarium = haven't touched this at all.
Pinball Arcade = uhhhh... the makers claim this as "the most authentic pinball games ever" but even if it's authentic, I don't know if it's actually more fun to play compared to Zen Pinball 2 (I don't think so). Less flashy though, that's for sure.
Knytt Underground = only played it for about 15 minutes, jumping and running all around with no direction at all. Quickly bored and haven't touched it again yet.
Dokuro = haven't touched this at all.
Metal Slug XX = well, it's a Metal Slug game, so it's a fun side-scrolling shooting mayhem. The graphics are kind of underwhelming though, even for a PSP game, but it's a fun game nonetheless.
Gods Eater Burst = kickass opening aside, and a good story, this game can be highly repetitive in that basically you'll be doing the same thing over and over and over again. The music in general is a disappointment too, not what I am expecting at all from Go Shiina after Tales of Legendia :\
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*phew*
That's a fun thing to type, hahaha.
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
I am somewhat used to it right now >_______>
Anyways, I have too many backlog not just for Vita too, but for 3DS and Xbox as well, and even some for PS3. Plus the fact that I am not gaming as much as I used too anymore, so yeah.
Thanks for the input! I missed the P4G sale, and was keeping myself from purchasing it until now. Getting Hotline Miami and Rayman Legends for sure. Cheers!
I think you and I share a common interest in gaming! I tried the Spelunky demo, and I was turned off by the difficulty, so I'm keeping my distance from the game (despite the rave reviews here). Will definitely getting Rayman Legends and Hotline Miami. Thanks!
corrosivefrost
Member
I have a stack of PS3 games over there I should really work through... and let's not talk about my Steam library. :lol
Post a screen if you're stuck. It sounds like you're under the desert but I'm not sure.
Floating Cloud God is great, but I'd hesitate to call it a shmup in the sense that you won't have the incentive to replay for 1CC or score purposes. Replay value is pretty low when you have all of the trophies (which are pretty easy). I don't want to put you off, because it's fun and insanely charming, just want to make sure you're not expecting something akin to SSD.My bad
So it's a good shmup to play on-the-go? I have that itch!
Flying Hamster HD too heh
Boogalogist
Member
Woo hoo..bought a KZM. Then I walked out of the shop and found out it was R3. Doubled back and managed to get a refund.
No R1 version. Gotta play the waiting game again.....
No R1 version. Gotta play the waiting game again.....
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
I thought I was the only one feeling this way. They make pretty 2d games but that's it.
OmegaTreeFish
Banned
Sad day. My work filter has started to block GAF. Guess il have to actually do so e work or something. Or just post via phone. One or the other.
michaelius
Banned
I guess our admins are GAFers too since it's one of few % gaming forums that work in mine 
OmegaTreeFish
Banned
Ooooh nice tip. I can view it but logging in doesn't work. Says Thankyou for login in then goes back to not being logged in.
I'm sure I have had that issue before.
KennyLinder
Member
Thank you. I was very early in the game, and I couldn't work out how to get past a thorn which was blocking a jump. Getting to roll through, jump and upper cut was too much for my tired mind
I will post a screen next time though. Is there an easy way of doing that via Vita? I know you can take shots, but sharing them I mean, do you do it via imageshack or whatever?
Boogalogist
Member
It reminds you on the Dragon's Crown issue?
I bought that on PSN store. At least Dragon's Crown was about 1GB.
Killzone Mercenary is 4.6GB!! My memory card will EXPLODE! Sooooo getting the hardcopy instead.
(i only have 16GB + 4GB memory card)
KennyLinder
Member
I was so excited for Ruin/Warrior's Lair for the isometric fix until they cancelled it. It looked so good too.
KennyLinder
Member
How do Trophies work with Cross-Save games? Say for example I play half of Guacamelee on Vita and transferred the save to PS3, would I get the Trophies on PS3 from the first half of the game?
Guacamelee shares the same trophy set so it wouldn't work. Something like Sound Shapes though, when you transfer the save, it unlocks every trophy you've already earned.
KennyLinder
Member
Ah OK, so for Guacamelee I'd have to do that entire game on one platform. I guess that's no biggie.
Cheers for the info!
I hope EU gets this soon!!
Fuck we haven't got that one yet? man I'm glad of choosing a US PSN account instead of waiting forever.
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
But your PS+ is way superior than the US >___>
RibbedHero
Member
Time for me to join this thread!
Got this bad boy last week
Came with:
- Vita Mega Pack
- FIFA 13
- 30 Day PSN
Since I've had PS+ for a few months I've built a sizeable Vita game library, so I should be busy for a while. Starting with Golden Abyss right now, with FIFA 13 as my pickup and play game. Any recommendations for my next game?
Got this bad boy last week
Came with:
- Vita Mega Pack
- FIFA 13
- 30 Day PSN
Since I've had PS+ for a few months I've built a sizeable Vita game library, so I should be busy for a while. Starting with Golden Abyss right now, with FIFA 13 as my pickup and play game. Any recommendations for my next game?
Err...no you don't. Guacamelee shares the same trophy set on the PS3 and Vita versions. So you can unlock trophies on either and it goes to the same set.
KennyLinder
Member
Oh I see. So there is a global Trophy list, and Guacamelee will just have one which it fills up from either platform, but Sound Shapes (as previously mentioned), will have two Trophy lists?
michaelius
Banned
VLR? Gravity Rush ? Rayman Origins ? Mutant blobs ? Wipeout ?
There were plenty good games in PSN+ so it's hard to advice something without knowing someones taste.
Eh that is debatable, the latest US discounts made a freaking hole in my wallet.
We do get more PSP goodies though.
MikeJAMoran
Member
Played Rayman Origins for hours last night. Really into it now. Just finished the water world... not a big fan compared to the other levels, but still fun.
I'm definitely going to pick up Legends when I'm finished this. It was the first time my Vita has fully run out of batteries.
Get a year's PS+ instantly; it's really worth it!
Also, FIFA 13 is just a squads update of FIFA Football. It's such a shame, because if they did FIFA on Vita right - i.e. update the actual game, add in Ultimate Team and let your carry over your career back and forth with the PS3 version, it would be really great. I mean, it plays well but I just don't see the need in upgrading.
And FIFA 14 is just another re-skin.
I'm definitely going to pick up Legends when I'm finished this. It was the first time my Vita has fully run out of batteries.
Get a year's PS+ instantly; it's really worth it!
Also, FIFA 13 is just a squads update of FIFA Football. It's such a shame, because if they did FIFA on Vita right - i.e. update the actual game, add in Ultimate Team and let your carry over your career back and forth with the PS3 version, it would be really great. I mean, it plays well but I just don't see the need in upgrading.
And FIFA 14 is just another re-skin.
BlueMaxima
Member
I don't understand this opinion. Pinball Arcade's physics are a lot more solid (Zen Pinball 2 feels a lot slower and slippier under the controls, meanwhile Pinball Arcade is extremely precise) and the tables feel a lot less generic in comparison to Zen Pinball 2. I guess you could make the argument that Zen Pinball 2 is a lot easier than Pinball Arcade, but that kind of feels like it's because the controls aren't as good so they had to turn down the difficulty.
Disclaimer, the only tables I own for Zen Pinball 2 are the original concept tables and the Star Wars tables, meanwhile on Pinball Arcade I own the whole collection.
And I would do one of those giant "games in your library post" but it would take three posts.
Imports bro.